Singer, Aerialist, Celebrant: Catharine’s Story

by DinahJL | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorised

Some people arrive at celebrancy with one clear backstory. Catharine Fewtrell arrives with several – and every single one of them makes her better at the job. A singer with a jazz orchestra. An aerialist who teaches circus skills to SEN and autistic children. A...

5 Creative Ways to Use Readings in Ceremonies

by DinahJL | Jul 14, 2025 | Celebrant Skills

Readings are a cherished part of many ceremonies, a moment where words can uplift, inspire, bring laughter or tears, and connect with emotion.But there’s more to readings than simply asking someone to step forward and recite a passage. With a bit of creativity and...

Finding Your Niche – Empower Series Workshop One

by DinahJL | Jun 22, 2025 | Business Skills for Celebrants

In the first worksop in my Empower Series, for micro-business owners, I explored Finding Your Niche and Building an Irresistible Offer. I’m sharing the video of the workshop here, and also the links to the workbooks. The Empower Series is a FREE series of 90...

Interview with a Celebrant: Joe Mace

by DinahJL | Jun 15, 2025 | Our Graduates

I’m delighted to introduce you to Joe Mace, (He/Him), Celebrant based in Cheshire. Joe completed both our Funeral and Wedding one-to-one training with me and it was such a joy. He admitted to me that he was concerned that being 60 might prevent him from...

10 Ways to Be a True Ally This Pride Month (and Beyond)

by DinahJL | Jun 5, 2025 | Inclusion & Diversity

Hello folks, Pride Month is here, a time for celebration, reflection, visibility, and action. But let’s be honest it’s also a heavy time and a time for protest. Many members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially trans and non-binary folks, are facing a rising tide of...